Ginger Cream Cookies

6 Reviews

“Soft ginger cookie. Tastes better after a few days in storage. My mom's recipe.” - by Jeannie Green

Directions

Cream the shortening, sugar, egg, molasses and water. Mix in the flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
102 cal
5%

Fat
3.2 g
5%

Carbs
17.2 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (6)

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maslex

Dec. 23, 2006

"Have always loved these cookies and make them for Christmas each year. I take a can of cream cheese frosting (tint 1/2 with green and 1/2 with red food coloring) and then frost the cookies. MMMMMM..." See more"

JARHAS

Dec. 11, 2006

"These cookies are GREAT!!! They almost melt in you mouth. For Christmas, I made a frosting with butter and confectioners sugar and vanilla. I frosted the cookies and put sprinkles on them. Wonderful..." See more."